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Topic Review (Newest First)

03-21-2012 01:16 PM

wrc323gtx

Car looks good. Actually reminded me of the Peugeot 206.

02-19-2012 02:00 PM

cdsilver02

Reminds me of the early 2000's rally focus, except slower.

11-04-2011 04:08 PM

barryf1fan

Quote:

Originally Posted by in.focus

I was thinking a lot of the same things. It's crazy/awesome how early the Europeans start they're racing careers. I know Jari-Matti also started at the age of 8. That being said, hopefully Chris can hold his own, he is in a class by himself on US soil so he'll finally get a chance to be pushed by other drivers.

I don't know how Chris will fair in the WRC Academy standings, but I'm about 90% sure he will beat Block...because Block still doesn't know how to drive stage rally. He had plenty of troubling finishing Rally America events where his only real competition was Pastrana, ACP, L'EStage, and maybe a couple of others.

That being said, Block has shown that his pace on both gravel and tarmac can be quite impressive...he just needs to link some solid stages together. It's just the consistency that he has trouble with.

That's what I was meaning... Block is fast, just doesn't have the concentration. That's where doing it from 10 years-old (or before) comes in to play.

Looking forward to watching the GB Rally this weekend.

11-04-2011 03:29 PM

in.focus

Quote:

Originally Posted by barryf1fan

I think he'll do okay... wished I could say he would go over there and kick @$$ and take names, but other countries develop rallying drivers like we develop pee-wee (or pop) football players. Starts at a very young age. Most drivers that do rallying compete in cars they can't legally drive on the road. Americans are just so far behind the curve by the time they get the shot. I know Chris is 24, or something, but he'll be competing against driver that have over a decade of experience by that age. I think McRae started at 6 or 8 years old, or something crazy like that and most of the drivers in WRC have that same type of seat time. Crazy!

I do hope he does well, but may very well struggle. I think his first goal (as with any race driver) is finishing and just gain the experience. If he can finish the car with little drama - it would bode well for him and his showing at Rally GB. Remember how Block struggled last year in WRC (and we know how talented he is), had several DNF's.

I was thinking a lot of the same things. It's crazy/awesome how early the Europeans start they're racing careers. I know Jari-Matti also started at the age of 8. That being said, hopefully Chris can hold his own, he is in a class by himself on US soil so he'll finally get a chance to be pushed by other drivers.

I don't know how Chris will fair in the WRC Academy standings, but I'm about 90% sure he will beat Block...because Block still doesn't know how to drive stage rally. He had plenty of troubling finishing Rally America events where his only real competition was Pastrana, ACP, L'EStage, and maybe a couple of others.

That being said, Block has shown that his pace on both gravel and tarmac can be quite impressive...he just needs to link some solid stages together. It's just the consistency that he has trouble with.

11-04-2011 02:21 PM

barryf1fan

Quote:

Originally Posted by in.focus

Also, how about Chris Duplessis in Rally GB...how do you think he'll do?

I think he'll do okay... wished I could say he would go over there and kick @$$ and take names, but other countries develop rallying drivers like we develop pee-wee (or pop) football players. Starts at a very young age. Most drivers that do rallying compete in cars they can't legally drive on the road. Americans are just so far behind the curve by the time they get the shot. I know Chris is 24, or something, but he'll be competing against driver that have over a decade of experience by that age. I think McRae started at 6 or 8 years old, or something crazy like that and most of the drivers in WRC have that same type of seat time. Crazy!

I do hope he does well, but may very well struggle. I think his first goal (as with any race driver) is finishing and just gain the experience. If he can finish the car with little drama - it would bode well for him and his showing at Rally GB. Remember how Block struggled last year in WRC (and we know how talented he is), had several DNF's.

11-04-2011 12:33 PM

in.focus

Also, how about Chris Duplessis in Rally GB...how do you think he'll do?

11-04-2011 12:32 PM

in.focus

Carlos did look pretty good in there!

I agree with the Ogier choice, especially since he's young and experienced. That would be a perfect combination for VW to develop the car and a team. Petter would be great too because he is so experienced and still incredibly quick...it'd be great to see him in a factory car again. Either one of those two as a number one driver would allow VW to pick up a young driver as a number two.

As long as the Flying Finns stick with Ford I'm happy! I think Jari-Matti will really challenge for the driver's championship next year.

11-04-2011 10:38 AM

barryf1fan

btw, can King Carlos still drive or what?! :)

11-04-2011 10:35 AM

barryf1fan

I like the car alot, looks tough, for a very small VW.

I think Sebastian Ogier would be a great choice, he's fast and I think would excel out from under the "other" Sebastian. 'Course you can't go wrong with Petter Solberg - dude's a nut (in a good way).

11-03-2011 07:53 PM

5characters

AGH I wanna car like that so much!

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